Deep Brain Stimulation
Advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. David VanSickle
Advancements in deep brain stimulation are making the surgery easier and more precise for patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and…
Parkinson’s
Parkinson's is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system. The symptoms are usually tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement, and difficulty with walking.
Deep Brain Stimulation
Medical Research Supports Asleep Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. David VanSickle
Medical research shows asleep deep brain stimulation results in shorter surgical times and improved electrode placement over traditional awake DBS.
Deep Brain Stimulation
DBS Lengthens Lifespan for Patients with Parkinson’s
Dr. David VanSickle
Proven to be more effective than medication alone, deep brain stimulation improves quality of life and lengthens lifespan for Parkinson’s patients.
Denver DBS Center
Asleep DBS Helps Young Mom with Parkinsons
Dr. David VanSickle
Katie Strittmatter, a young Denver mom, turned to the Denver DBS Center for asleep DBS to treat her Parkinson's disease. Watch her story.
Deep Brain Stimulation
Consider Deep Brain Stimulation Revision Rate
Dr. David VanSickle
Deep brain stimulation patients should consider the revision rates of the Denver neurosurgeon or brain stimulation center they are considering.
Deep Brain Stimulation
Neurosurgery One Uses Advanced Imaging in Asleep DBS
Neurosurgery One
Dr. VanSickle successfully used the OmniTom CT scanner during Asleep Robotic DBS. It was the first surgical case in the world using the device.
